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Weighing the options on vaccinations before school Play Video

July 29, 2011 10:36 PM

It's hard to believe the new school year begins in just over two weeks and you may still have some questions if you're one of those parents sending your kids off for the first time. The one question schools have for you: are your kids up to date on shots?... more »
St. Mary Parish schools to implement H1N1 vaccination in December

November 17, 2009 2:09 PM

November 12, 2009- The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has requested school districts to participate in providing H1N1 vaccinations to Louisiana's school children. The campaign offers vaccinations to school-aged children identified as the highest risk factor for contracting the infection during this year's flu season. As a result, St.... more »
More School Districts to Distribute H1N1 Vaccine Play Video

October 20, 2009 6:44 PM

Louisiana's death toll from the swine flu has risen to 24. According to the health department, four more residents have died. Meanwhile, plans are being finalized to protect children from the virus. Several parishes in Acadiana are going forward with plans to vaccinate students. School districts in Jeff Davis, St.... more »